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How much blank space do you have left on your ssd? Sounds an awful like a full hdd/ssd. Need more ssd/hdd space. To rule out a full ssd i'd recommend installing chrome to a usb flash drive (link below) to see if it improves. 2-4gb should be enough to test...

So if you remove the hdd windows boots normally with the ssd? Definitely sounds like secure boot if that's the case. There might be some problems allowing legacy mode, i done the exact same as you did with my dvd drive and run into some problems myself. I ended up formatting my hdd. I figured...

It might have something to do with secure boot. Usually there is an option within the bios to turn secure boot off and enable legacy mode. I had similar problems when trying to boot with another drive. To add. When you say pre installed, do you mean you installed it to the ssd within windows or...

Might be a ram issue. If you have 2 modules try taking one out and then see if you last longer than 15 mins, If that don't work, switch it with the other one and try again. I also have an m6 (non touch) so if they're alike then it should not be a problem accessing the ram. Or do a memory test...

https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-110-15ibr-15-6-celeron-n3060-4-gb-ram-500-gb-hdd-80t7000hus/specs/ If that is the system you're talking about then no. According to the ram section, it says "provided memory is soldered" First time I've heard of a laptop with soldered memory but you learn...

If you have windows 10 and created a Microsoft account online then you might have a chance. It all depends on the settings you picked. Worth a shot though. Go to account.microsoft.com/devices , sign in and hope your laptop shows as a device. Good luck!

You said it has happened before. What was the issue last time? Did the repairer tell you?

I don't think you can. From my knowledge the Nvidia card will ramp up when the system needs it. Are you noticing low frame rates in games? Download gpuz, fire up a game and check if the gpu clock increases. If so, then you're running off the dedicated GPU.

I would do another post for that question, might get lost to those who would have a good recommendation. Good luck!

I'm sure your ssd will be fine, they're hardy things. It very well might be high ambient temperatures causing your issue. But other than cleaning out your system for better airflow, i'm not sure. Delete any programs you don't want in start up "From the Start menu, click All Programs, and then...

It could be a number of reasons but as you've stated that the temperatures get high you could try ruling that one out first. You might be fine leaving the thermal paste as is as that only really needs replaced if you separated the processor from the heatsink. Which leaves dust as a culprit. Get...

That laptop has a good age to it. Sounds like a heating issue, perhaps a bit of thermal throttling causing slow startups. Have you ever had the laptop open to give it a good clean? Has the thermal paste ever been replaced?

What size is the current battery? Normally these things have the best battery for the laptops needs. And don't expect to game long on any laptop that is powered by battery. Battery technology just isn't there yet.